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AUTOMATED (COMPUTER
SCORED) ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

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At this time you are provided links to each of the four juvenile tests discussed.
You can click on the test you are interested in and then go directly to that tests
discussion. Or, you can read this entire website which discusses the four tests
that are listed.
Each of these four
juvenile assessment instruments or tests is designed for a specific juvenile
population. Each of these tests has a “Truthfulness Scale” to identify
problem minimization and attempts to “fake good.” Each test also has an Alcohol
Scale and a Drugs Scale to identify substance use and measure the severity
of abuse. And each of these tests also has other important measures or
scales that are designed specifically for the troubled youth population they
will be used to evaluate. |
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These tests provide juvenile screening along a continuum from “average” to
potentially “violent and dangerous.” Test referrals are contingent upon the
severity of the troubled youth’s scale scores. Violence pattern recognition
facilitates early problem identification, timely referral and prompt
intervention and/or treatment. Such programs are practical, cost effective
and timely. |
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HOW THE
SYSTEM WORKS |
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Test diskettes containing 25 or 50 tests are needed to score and print
reports. Each diskette contains one type of test, so if you ordered two
different tests you will receive two different diskettes. Tests can be
administered directly on the computer screen or in paper-pencil test booklet
format. Regardless of how tests are administered, all tests are computer
scored. These systems are easy to use and no special training beyond the
tests User Manual is required. All juvenile names are deleted before used
diskettes are returned to Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc. (Risk & Needs) for
inclusion in their expanding database for
subsequent research analysis. Tests are
administered with scoring and printing of reports completed within 2½
minutes on-site. |
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NAVIGATIONAL
LINKS |
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The format for each
of the "juvenile court" tests presented in this website is essentially the
same. Each tests discussion begins with the tests description, review
of the tests "unique features," provision of important navigational links
(example report, cost, free 2-test examination kit and a "test comparison
checklist"), and a test related research discussion. An "example test
report" is presented for review and each tests discussion concludes with
important "convenience links." |
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Visitors desiring
more test information are invited to visit Risk & Needs website, the
website is
www.riskandneeds.com. When you
arrive at Risk & Needs website, important links are in the left margin of
each webpage. Click on the “Tests Alphabetically Listed” link and scroll
down to the tests name you want. Click on the tests name and you will go
directly to that tests webpage. Risk & Needs test webpages are in depth and
contain a lot of information.
For other website links click here.
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FOUR JUVENILE COURT TEST LINKS |
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Each juvenile court
test is discussed in the order it is represented above. Risk & Needs
Assessment, Inc. address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail address
are presented at the end of each tests discussion. |
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JUVENILE COURT TESTING OVER THE INTERNET
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Professional Online Testing Solutions, Inc. enables you to administer some of these Juvenile Court
Tests over the internet at the very affordable fee of $9.95 per test. You can download test booklets, answer
sheets, training manuals, example reports and research free. To establish your account (takes four minutes)
click on www.online-testing.com. Volume discounts are available.
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Telephone:
(602) 234-3506
Fax:
(602) 266-8227
E-mail:skarca@riskandneeds.com
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